How do these schools compare?
| Metric | HORIZON MIDDLE SCHOOL | RITA MURPHY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Bismarck, ND | Bismarck, ND |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | middle | elementary |
| Enrollment | 1,124 | 367 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 13.9:1 | 15.1:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 10.6% | 27.2% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | HORIZON MIDDLE SCHOOL | RITA MURPHY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $17,656 | $17,656 |
| District | BISMARCK 1 | BISMARCK 1 |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25 CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | HORIZON MIDDLE SCHOOL | RITA MURPHY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL |
|---|---|---|
| White | 79.3% | 69.5% |
| African American | 2.5% | 3.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4.9% | 7.1% |
| Asian | 2.5% | 1.1% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 3.4% | 6.0% |
| Pacific Islander | 1.4% | 2.5% |
| Multiracial | 6.0% | 10.6% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | HORIZON MIDDLE SCHOOL | RITA MURPHY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | — | — |
| Gifted Program | No | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | 374.7:1 | 244.7:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 15.0% | 15.0% |
| IDEA Students | — | — |
| In-School Suspensions | 0 | 2 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2023-24 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools Editorial.